Jai Hindley's unexpected abandonment from the Giro d'Italia poses a tactical challenge for Primož RogliÄ, the race favorite. Hindley was a major contributor to the team's strategy, making his loss a significant blow. The race is still recovering from a serious crash caused by wet conditions on the course, which has heightened the stakes for today's crucial stage featuring steep climbs and 3,300 meters of elevation gain. Live coverage of stage 7 aims to capture who will emerge in the coveted pink jersey after this demanding day.
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Today's stage is an important one, but the race is very much still reeling from the effects of yesterday's big crash.
It's a big day of climbing - 3,300m of elevation on the cards, and a really steep finale.
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